The origins of farming insects
A beetle bores a tree trunk to build a gallery in the wood in order to protect its lay. As it digs the tunnel, it spreads ambrosia fungal spores that will feed the larvae. When these bore another tree, the adult beetles will be the transmission vecto.....»»
Millet and sorghum cultivation may provide an answer to rising levels of aridity linked to climate change
A study by researchers from the UPF Culture, Archaeology and Socio-Ecological Dynamics Research Group (CaSEs), recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, provides a global assessment of traditional small-scale farming practices for three of the worl.....»»
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon might be the new Okami
Based on its first five chapters, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon seems like a game that's bound to surprise skeptical fans......»»
6 movies coming in March 2023 you need to watch
From Adam Driver battling dinosaurs with guns to a Apple TV+ original about the origins of Tetris, these movies are worth your time and money in March 2023......»»
Secret crawlspace cryptomine discovered in routine inspection of MA high school
The Department of Homeland Security helped track the origins of the mining rig. Enlarge / Cohasset Police Department found electrical wires, temporary duct work, and numerous computers confirmed to be a cryptomine operating illeg.....»»
Deadly waves: Researchers document the evolution of plague over hundreds of years in medieval Denmark
Scientists who study the origins and evolution of the plague have examined hundreds of ancient human teeth from Denmark, seeking to address longstanding questions about its arrival, persistence and spread within Scandinavia......»»
Can technology clean up the shrimp farming business?
Shrimp farming has been criticised for causing environmental damage - can tech clean it up?.....»»
Discovery of massive early galaxies defies prior understanding of the universe
Six massive galaxies discovered in the early universe are upending what scientists previously understood about the origins of galaxies in the universe......»»
5 movies in March 2023 you need to watch
From a sequel to a classic horror movie to a Apple TV+ original about the origins of Tetris, these 5 movies are worth your time and money in March 2023......»»
New research reveals 12 ways aquaculture can benefit the environment
Aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic plants and animals, contributes to biodiversity and habitat loss in freshwater and marine ecosystems globally, but when used wisely, it can also be part of the solution, new research shows......»»
More than 100 new species of insects discovered in Norway
You've no doubt been irritated by them on the terrace many a summer evening: biting midges so small that you hardly notice them until they start feeding on your blood, leaving countless itchy bites......»»
New LED strategies could make vertical farming more productive, less costly
Purdue University researchers have designed two simple LED lighting strategies to increase yield and reduce energy costs for the vertical farming sector of indoor agriculture......»»
Researchers map mosquito cells that may help the insects choose tastiest humans
In a bid to understand why mosquitoes may be more attracted to one human than another, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have mapped specialized receptors on the insects' nerve cells that are able to fine-tune their ability to detect partic.....»»
How midgut development in insects reveals their evolutionary past
Insects have been around for millions of years, but their evolutionary relationships are still not fully known. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that an old insect lineage can contribute to a clearer picture of their past......»»
After years of development, "Tetris" premieres March 31 on Apple TV+
Apple has revealed a trailer for "Tetris" for Apple TV+ that tells the story of the game's origins behind the Iron Curtain."Tetris" premieres on March 31After years of production, following an abandoned edgy film planned in the early part of the '10s.....»»
Does increasing farm productivity relieve pressure on remaining natural areas? Study suggests only among native people
Increasing farming intensity increases pressure to clear remnant native vegetation, a new study has shown. It is the opposite of what was expected......»»
This Fake Skin Fools Mosquitoes—to Fight the Diseases They Spread
Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. What if there was a better option?.....»»
Human test subjects may no longer be needed for mosquito bite trials, thanks to invention of new biomaterial
Mosquitoes: the world's deadliest animal. These tiny flying insects are vectors for dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika, malaria, and many other illnesses that affect millions of people around the world, with a significant morbidity and mortality burden.....»»
The number of trees that died in California spiked last year: Drought is mainly to blame
Roughly 36.3 million dead trees were counted across California last year, a dramatic increase from previous years that experts are blaming on drought, insects and disease, according to a report by the U.S. Forest Service......»»
Won’t somebody please think of the insects?!
Global protected areas safeguard many plants and animals, but insects? Not so much. Enlarge / This butterfly is also referred to as the Cairns Birdwing. (credit: Jodi Jacobson) Nearly 17 percent, or 22.5 million square.....»»
Sorghum: The unlikely food source for pollinators
Sorghum bicolor, a pollen-rich grass species cultivated for grain and forage, which looks similar to corn, can be an important food source for pollinators and other beneficial insects during times when pollen and nectar are scarce......»»